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Searching Years. Part 1 (1975-1977), The

Synopsis
A thirteen-part television series, presented by Richard Ouzounian, on the history of the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival. Episode 3 looks at Stratford’s growth during these years. Zoe Caldwell discusses her role as Cleopatra and her chemistry with Christopher Plummer. Alan Bates talks about being the first actor to follow Alec Guinness in the role of Richard III. The actors also discuss director John Hirsch whose experiences as an Hungarian Jew during World War II gave his work a dark side.
Series
Stratford Gold
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
2 Jul 2002 at 19:30 (Channel: Arts & Entertainment Channel)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Producer
Richard Ouzounian
Writer
Tracy Donaldson
Contributor
Alan Bates; Christopher Plummer; Richard Ouzounian; Zoe Caldwell

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival; Hirsch, John

Notes

Notes
The CBC archives permit scholars access to the collection on a case by case basis.
General
The Stratford Festival of Canada is a summer-long celebration of theatre held each year in Stratford, Ontario. Beginning November 2007, its name changed to The Stratford Shakespeare Festival.

Production Company

Name

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Archive

Name

CBC Broadcasting Centre Archives

Address
205 Wellington Street West
Toronto
Ontario
Canada MSV 3G7

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